Favorite Books of 2025 So Far (Mariquita and Kenesma's version)

Mariquita and Kenesma dive into their top 5 favorite books of 2025 (so far—with six months of reading still ahead!). In this spoiler-free conversation, they highlight memorable quotes, unpack recurring themes, and explore what makes each of these reads so unforgettable. From powerful storytelling to characters that linger long after the last page, this chat is a celebration of books that moved, challenged, and inspired them. Whether you're looking for your next great read or just love hearing people geek out about books, this episode is for you.

 

 

Books/Resources Mentioned: 

Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global by Laura Spinney 

So Many Stars: An Oral History of Non-Binary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro De Robertis 

Curious History of Sex by Dr. Kate Lister 

Life Hack for a Little Alien by Alice Franklin 

Big Girl Small Town by Michelle Gallen 

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett 

Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler 

This Could be Us by Kennedy Ryan 

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson 

Moonrise over New Jessup by Jamila Minnicks 

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan 

Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan 

Language, Culture, and Identity in St. Martin by Dr. Rhoda Arrindell  

14 Flags by Idrys Creed- reach out to Idrys at idryscreed[at]gmail.com to be a Beta Reader 

 

 

 

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This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.

 

Original music by Amarissa

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